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Auto-Updates
Keep your themes and plugins updated automatically
Auto-Updates
Never manually update a theme or plugin again. The GrootMade connector plugin handles everything automatically.
How It Works
When you install the GrootMade connector plugin:
- Check — The plugin checks for updates on your configured schedule
- Download — New versions are downloaded in the background
- Install — Updates are applied automatically
- Notify — You receive a summary of what was updated
Safe Updates
Updates run during low-traffic hours by default. The plugin creates a restore point before each update.
Configuration
Navigate to GrootMade → Auto-Updates in your WP admin.
Update Schedule
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Real-time | Check for updates every hour |
| Daily | Check once per day (default) |
| Weekly | Check once per week |
| Manual | Only update when you click "Check Now" |
Update Types
Control which updates happen automatically:
| Type | Description | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Security Updates | Critical security patches | Always On |
| Minor Updates | Bug fixes and small improvements | On |
| Major Updates | New features, possible breaking changes | Review First |
| Beta Updates | Pre-release versions | Off (unless testing) |
Per-Product Settings
Override global settings for specific products:
- Go to GrootMade → Installed Products
- Click on any product
- Toggle Auto-Update on or off for that product
Update Logs
View complete update history:
- What was updated
- When it was updated
- From/To version numbers
- Status — success or failed
Access logs at GrootMade → Update Log.
Rollback
If an update causes issues:
Go to GrootMade → Update Log
Find the problematic update
Click Rollback to restore the previous version
Rollback Limitations
Rollback is available for 30 days after an update. Database changes made by plugins cannot be automatically reverted.
Notifications
Configure update notifications:
| Notification | Options |
|---|---|
| Email Summary | Daily, weekly, or never |
| Failed Updates | Immediate email alert |
| Security Updates | Immediate email alert |
| Dashboard Notice | Always shown |
Staging & Production
Best practices for managing updates across environments:
- Enable auto-updates on staging — Test updates before production
- Review on staging — Catch issues early
- Sync to production — Push tested versions to live sites
Agency Tip
Use the bulk management dashboard to control update settings across all client sites.
Troubleshooting
Updates not running
- Check your site's WP-Cron is working
- Verify API key is valid
- Check server connectivity to api.grootmade.com
Update failed
- Check available disk space
- Verify file permissions
- Review error log for specific issues
Site broken after update
- Use the Rollback feature
- Check for plugin conflicts
- Contact support with error details